Gites Les Coudreaux - Le Trou Normand

A relaxing home from home. You can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the beautiful Normandy countryside and, at the same time, have the luxury of 2 swimming pools - one indoor and one outdoor, a well-equipped games room, ping-pong table, 8 bikes available to borrow, a swing/slide and wooden playhouse. Coming soon... a boule court! Les Coudreaux is within easy reach of lots of places to visit and things to see and do... Everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Le Trou Normand is our lovely 2 bedroom gîte which nestles between Le Petit Bijou and the indoor swimming pool. It is a perfect getaway for 2 couples or a family of four. Le Trou Normand literally translated means "The Norman Hole"!! If you want to understand more about what a Trou Normand really is, then come and stay with us and we'll be delighted to explain and even make a real one for you - they are delicious! Le Trou is a delightful two-bedroom, one-bathroom gite and sleeps 4 people. Bedroom 1 has a comfortable double bed, wardrobe & dressing table. It is really light and airy and has the added bonus of a full-length dormer window and lovely exposed beams. Bedroom 2 has two snuggly single beds. It also has a wardrobe, dressing table and exposed beams. The views across the Norman landscape from the window are spectacular. The bathroom is light, bright and clean. It has a bath with shower, WC and a modern rectangular sink. It is tastefully decorated with contemporary blue and white tiles. Downstairs, you will find an open plan living space with everything you need for a fantastic self-catering holiday. Our guests always comment on how well equipped the gîte is. We have retained the best of the original features of what was once a stable - exposed stone walls and oak beams. In the lounge area, you will find a stone fireplace and insert log burner, two comfortable sofas, TV and DVD player. Free WiFi is also available. The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven, gas hob and extractor fan. You will also find a dishwasher, fridge and freezer and plenty of storage space. There is an oak table and chairs in the dining area. Access to a private deck area complete with barbecue and table & chairs is via the kitchen door making it easy for those leisurely al fresco meals on balmy summer nights. Le Trou Normand also has a private garden - perfect for relaxing or perhaps playing boules, Mølkky or a spot of badminton. We want you to have a fantastic holiday and offer the following amenities which we hope will help make your holiday a relaxing and memorable experience: Our pool, of course! Heated to a balmy 28 degrees celsius and open from Easter until the end of October. Please note, the pool is shared with guests in our 2 person cottage. The games room - everyone loves it! There is a table football, snooker, darts, some outdoor games e.g. petanque and lots of books and board games to borrow. Welcome drink - Start to enjoy your holiday the moment you arrive! Complimentary starter hamper - All the basics to get you going. This includes tea, coffee, sugar, hot chocolate, biscuits, fresh baguette, butter, jam, milk, eggs (from our hens) and, of course, this being Normandy, a bottle of cider! Unwind after a great day out in your private garden overlooking the beautiful French countryside and fire up the barbecue for a delicious dinner Fancy a lie-in? No problem, let us have your order the evening before and we'll bring your freshly baked croissants and baguettes straight to your door! (Please note there is a small daily charge for this service and you will, of course, have to pay for the goods) Don't fancy cooking every night? You can choose a 3 or 4 course meal - all lovingly prepared by us and served to you in the privacy of your gîte There are some great cycle rides on the doorstep - so "get on your bike" and enjoy the beautiful, rolling Normandy countryside - stopping, of course, at a local bar for some refreshments! (Bikes are available to borrow) There are so many amazing things to see and do for example, the World Heritage site - Le Mont St Michel, Fougères, Bagnoles de l'Orne (a spa town) and the D-Day Landing Beaches - too many to list them all here! Have a look at our website for more information. You'll also find a useful guest information folder and tourist information in our cottages and, of course, we are on hand to answer any questions you may have. We bought our wonderful home in 2000 and we used it as a holiday home for 10 years before deciding to move to France permanently in 2010. We fell head over heels in love with the area, the scenery, the people, the food, the lifestyle and we haven't regretted our decision for a single second. We love what we do! Simon's background is in IT and telecommunications - he's an engineer by trade and can turn his hand to anything! Lynne's background is in HR so naturally, she has a real affinity with people. She also teaches English to French business people. We've worked hard to renovate our beautiful gîtes. We have maintained the existing features whilst at the same time creating a luxury and modern feel. Our aim is for you to have a perfect holiday and to relax from the moment you get here. We'll be waiting to welcome you with a glass of something chilled and we are delighted to offer you a welcome basket with some of the basics to get you going. We live on site so are available if you need us. However, we fully respect your privacy, and we always say “we are here if you need us and not if you don't” We very much look forward to welcoming you soon! Les Coudreaux is a hamlet deep in the beautiful Normandy countryside that has been lovingly converted into gites; it is a wonderful country retreat which perfectly combines the charm and atmosphere of the old with the comfort and convenience of the new. We are within easy reach of lots of places to visit whilst also providing a peaceful and relaxing haven to come back to. Our aim is for you to have a perfect holiday and we really look forward to welcoming you soon. Lynne & Simon You will need a car to maximise your holiday with us. If you prefer, we can arrange a pick up service at an airport or ferry terminal but please call us to organise this as it is a bespoke package. Please note that our changeover day is usually Saturday. Arrival time on Saturdays is from 4pm. Departure time the following Saturday is 10am. We are delighted to accommodate shorter stays outside of the school holiday periods.